Will Smith Tried to Back Out of 'Hitch' 3 Days Before Filming, Director Reveals Issues Getting Movie Made
justjared.comWill Smith tried to quit Hitch just days before filming started! The 56-year-old actor starred in and produced the 2005 rom-com, alongside co-stars Kevin James, Eva Mendes, Amber Valletta and more.
However, director Andy Tennant, who also helmed Sweet Home Alabama, recently revealed that the movie had a rough start during pre-production, including clashes with Will. Keep reading to find out more… Andy shared with Business Insider that he was sent the script after another movie failed to get off the ground, and the next day he met with Will. “But, like a lot of scripts, it needed a whole lot of work, but the concept was great,” he dished. “I think my main contribution to the early conversations with Will was about Hitch not being a misogynist.” “But we had our difficulties.
The movie I wanted to make and the movie Will wanted to make neither one of those movies is as good as the movie we made together.
It was a battle,” Andy added. “[Smith's wife] Jada [Pinkett Smith] was a big help.
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